Eric Hiss

Writing is not just my profession, it's my passion. It has allowed me to travel the globe, visiting far-flung locales to interview everyone from billionaires to blow-gun toting tribal chiefs. It's also given me the opportunity to write about filmmakers in India, the music scene in Iceland, conservation efforts in South America and the best restaurants in Los Angeles. I mention this because these experiences give my writing an informed texture so needed in … Full Bio

New & Noteworthy

Projects update: (January, 2018) First things first… Happy New Year!! It might sound a little odd to be taking a sabbatical from travel writing (I’ve been told it’s a dream job), but after two decades of non-stop international flights, unplanned layovers, jet lag and yes, some truly incredible experiences, I decided to fly below the radar in 2017. By cooling my jets and only using my passport twice in a whole year, I allowed myself the opportunity to spend more time with friends and family, take on a few sorely needed home improvement projects and pursue other aspects of my writing life. It really was a great refresh to get perspective on what’s next. First up, I will be wheels down in Chile’s double gorgeous Patagonia next month to research a story I’ve been wanting to write for three years. Can’t tell you what it is yet, but be assured, it’s bien sabroso!

I’m also busy shopping my spirits-meets-travel show that continues to bounce around to different producers, but as long as they want to take a meeting and buy me lunch, I’m good. Here’s the sizzle reel [link]. There’s also a couple of other travel and non-travel related projects that are in the development stage, so no need to get into that yet, details coming. I also want to take a second to look in the rear view mirror and share my favorite piece that I wrote in 2017 (technically it ran in late 2016, but I didn’t even see it till early 2017 and my editor said it got the most views then anyway. Sounds fair, right?). It’s been a dream since I was a kid to get to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and I wrote this article for the New York Times to share a sense of true adventure, hopefully you feel the same way.

Once again, I want to wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year, filled with adventure, whatever that looks like for you!